Postdoctoral fellow peer mentorship program

Now accepting applications!

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Program Overview

Faculty of Medicine’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Education team is pleased to present the Postdoctoral Fellow Peer Mentorship Program (PDPMP). The 10-month peer mentorship program pairs diverse groups of Faculty of Medicine PDFs to discuss relevant professional and personal development topics monthly in mentorship circles. With social events, wellness check-ins, career panels, and leadership training, participants will grow holistically and be part of a collaborative, inclusive community within the Faculty of Medicine. To accommodate off-campus participants, parts of the program will be delivered virtually or hybrid. 

 The goals of this program are to:  

  1. Accelerate the personal and professional growth of early-career PDF through the guidance and nurturing influence of experienced PDF.  
  1. Strengthen leadership culture in the Faculty of Medicine by leveraging the diverse lived experiences and skillsets of experienced PDF. 
  1. Offer training in and opportunities to advance wellbeing, mental health literacy, and JEDI in PDF and through them, across research teams in the Faculty of Medicine.  
  1. Encourage and facilitate the formation of community through professional development, networking, and co-created social events. 

Time Commitment

Estimated 15-25 hours for mentees, 20-30 hours for mentors over 10 months

Benefits for Mentors

  • Professional development opportunities including 3 hours of time with a faculty member for individual mentorship  
  • Develop your leadership skills, participate in EDI training, and mental health literacy training  
  • Give meaningful guidance, direction and support to your colleagues 
  • Build an inclusive and well-being focused community at the Faculty of Medicine 
  • Receive a letter of recognition and a certificate upon completion  

Benefits for Mentees

  • Personalized guidance from your colleagues in a confidential, supportive and collaborative environment 
  • Network and develop skills for job seeking within your preferred industry 
  • Build your confidence, develop personally, and receive emotional support throughout a time of change and uncertainty 
  • Develop your EDI competency and Mental Health Literacy 
  • Be part of building an inclusive and wellbeing-focused community at the Faculty of Medicine 
  • Receive a letter of recognition and a certificate upon completion  

Sign Up

Click here to register as a mentor. You must have been in your current postdoctoral position for at least one year and be interested in offering mentorship.

Click here to register as a mentee. You must have been in your current postdoctoral position for less than one year and be interested in receiving mentorship.

Registration closes September 25th, 2023

Questions?

Contact the Wellbeing Support Coordinator, Alisha Lettman (alisha.lettman@ubc.ca)